PODCAST: Designer Bethan Laura Wood on the need to create and make

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Bethan Laura Wood is one of Britain’s leading designers and the subject of the inaugural 2025 PLATFORM show at London’s Design Museum. For our latest episode of Homing In, Bethan – who sees creativity as "part of the language of what makes life" – talks to Matt Gibberd about her unique personal style, and how her love for colour, pattern and geometry is reflected in her densely decorated art deco flat in east London. Written and presented by Matt Gibberd Producer: Laconic Collective Editor: David Potter Graphic design: Ben Tucker Music: https://www.instagram.com/SimeonWalkerMusic CHAPTERS 0:30 Bethan’s early memories of home and family 5:56 Bethan’s draw to making and creating 8:00 Bethan’s current show at the Design Museum 9:20 Childhood memories 18:30 Moving to London, starting art school 28:17 Bethan’s personal style 37:56 Karaoke, Kate Bush and Bjork 44:15 Bethan’s home in east London 47:28 Why are objects important? 53:38 What was the apartment like before Bethan got here? What did Bethan change? 57:55 How do you feel in more minimal spaces? 59:19 What about colour then? 1:02:03 Living alone and having friends to stay 1:03:40 The psychological impact of space 1:06:55 Mental health and space 1:10:54 Organising and curating your space 1:13:32 Bethan’s dog, Wilma 1:19:51 The future: Do you think you’ll be here forever? 1:27:00 Reflections on the aesthetics of Bethan’s space PLATFORM: https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/platform-bethan-laura-wood Never miss a new film, subscribe here: https://bit.ly/36I7z8y Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernhouse/ Selling design-led homes in the UK: https://www.themodernhouse.com Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/34BKO3x A weekly newsletter of home and interior inspiration, delivered to your inbox: https://www.themodernhouse.com/newsletter/ Listen to our Homing In podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/homing-in/id1496346061 Best interiors Instagram accounts (Vogue) Best homes accounts (Guardian) Ultimate interiors accounts (Telegraph)